Wonder Woman #25Review

Few comics on the stand play the long game as well as Wonder Woman. For over 25 issues, this series has been building one big, epic storyline filled with action, betrayal and some of the best character moments ever committed to the comic page. This issue is no exception; it's another stunningly beautiful and expertly written chapter in the Wonder Woman saga, another shinning example as to why this is the best comic book DC is publishing right now. Hands down, it's not even close.

Brain Azzarello does so many great things in this month. There's funny stuff, charming stuff and one of the most horrific scenes I've ever seen in a mainstream, superhero comic. Seriously, Azzarello writes some seriously uncomfortable pages in this issue. Let's just say it's one hell of a sinister family dinner. What really makes Wonder Woman #25 tick though, is the same stuff that has made this series tick from the beginning, and that's the character work. Azzarello has this cast dialed in and their voices and actions are so clear and defined. It's truly brilliant stuff.

Goran Sudzuka has filled in on this title before, and it's always a treat when he does. His clean, detailed style looks fantastic in the Wonder Woman world. This issue is heavy on character moments, with the bulk of the pages dedicated to conversations as everyone tries to setup up their next move. Sudzuka handles this deftly, imbuing every scene with a sense of character. There are pages in this issue that would work without dialogue, you can read the motives on each and every character's face. That's no small feat.